Why Do Diabetes Patients Often Display Tissue Degeneration in the Extremities

question 30

Multiple Choice

Why do diabetes patients often display tissue degeneration in the extremities?

• A) The body is unable to process enough glucose and therefore supports only the major organs.
• B) The fat deposits protecting the extremities are utilized as an energy source.
• C) The body utilizes protein as an energy source, weakening blood vessels, especially those in the extremities.
• D) The unutilized glucose in the extremities crystallizes and damages these tissues.
• E) The excess exercise used to control the diabetic condition causes tissue degeneration.

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Definitions:

Malleus

A small bone in the middle ear that transmits sound vibrations from the eardrum to the incus, one of three ossicles.

Dynamic Equilibrium

A state of balance in a system where there is continuous movement but overall stability is maintained, often used in reference to fluid and electrolyte balance within the body.

Semicircular Canals

Structures in the inner ear involved in maintaining balance and spatial orientation; they detect rotations of the head.

Utricle

A small, fluid-filled sac in the vestibular system of the inner ear, aiding in the sense of balance.